Characters
In parentheses are the actors who portrayed the role in the original Off-Broadway cast. Unless otherwise noted, each character is a student at Heartsville High.
- Zanna (Jai Rodriguez, New York - Mike Shearer, London - Kenny Maclin, New LA CAST) - The magical matchmaker himself, Zanna has devoted his life to creating couples, while ignoring his own lovelife. His best friends are a bird (Cindy) and his magic wand.
- Tank (Robb Sapp, New York - Nadeem Crowe, London - Alex Bennett, New LA CAST) - A kind and caring DJ, who describes himself as "a sort of charming, somewhat handsome, not so princely guy," who cares for Zanna deeply but goes unnoticed for most of the show.
- Kate (Shelley Thomas, New York - Kate Malyon, London - Tessa Ogles, New LA CAST) - A notorious overachiever with plans for a medical degree, she mistakes her own heterosexuality for ambition but tries with Roberta anyway. She is the captain of the Girls' Intramural Mechanical Bull-Riding Team.
- Roberta (Anika Larsen, New York - Bonnie Hurst, London - Catt Fox, New LA CAST) - A waitress at a diner in her spare time, she has found no luck in love- each new girlfriend seems to "dump her the next day." Her best friend is Mike.
- Steve (Jared Zeus, New York - Michael Cotton, London - Nick Ono, New LA CAST) - New to Heartsville, Steve's two dads are five-star generals. As a result, Steve has spent much of his life moving around and never making deep connections, but Zanna is sure he'll find a place in Heartsville. He's the quarterback of the football team.
- Mike (Enrico Rodriguez, New York - Michael Stacey, London - Zachary Gonzalez, New LA CAST) - A champion chess player and school sex symbol, Mike is a modest and caring teen, and best friends with Roberta.
- Candi (Amanda Ryan Paige, New York - Lyndsey Orr, London - Hannah DiMolfetto, New LA CAST) - A domineering girl, she is involved in the Drama Club and knows all the latest gossip.
- Buck (Arvin in London production) (Darius Nichols, New York - Will Cassidy, London - Alex Neal, New LA CAST) - Candi's friend, his opinions are overshadowed by her own ideas.
- Bronco, Tex, and Loretta - Played by the same actors as Buck, Tank, and Candi (respectively), these local adults sing the song "Fast," describing why falling in love fast is the best way to do it. New LA Cast chose to split the role of Candi and Loretta between two actresses.
- Loretta - Hannah DiMolfetto, New LA CAST
In addition, the ensemble plays various townspeople and the Girls' Intramural Mechanical Bull-Riding Team.
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